Concert for the Independence Day of Ukraine 2025

Celebrate the Independence Day of Ukraine with a concert of Ukranian songs, piano music and string pieces, in aid of the "Helping Ukraine - Grassroots Support" charity.

Sunday 24th August
4pm (for about an hour) – Doors open at 3:30pm
at Browne's Hospital, Broad St, Stamford, PE9 1PF

Please note: there is a flight of 19 stone steps from Broad Street.
There is plentiful free parking in surrounding streets and public car parks
Tickets limited to sixty seats in the venue.

Bridget Howarth soprano
Leon King and Katherine Parsons violas
Fergus Black piano

Please visit here for artist biographies and full programme: https://www.highnotesmusic.org/ukraine-2025/

Art songs, folk songs, a picture of Old Kiev in music, "Postcards from Ukraine" (character pieces in authentic song and dance styles of Ukraine), duets for two violas, and some variations on Paganini's famous caprice. Composers featured include Didorenko, Dychko, Bilash, Glière, Shamo, Skoryk (his famous Melody), Berkovich and Stetsenko. All in all, a tuneful and inspiring event in one of Stamford's historic buildings, built in 1475 in the reign of Edward IV.

Refreshments will be served in aid of Browne's Hospital. Please bring cash.

The concert is in aid of HUGS SMART: H.U.G.S. is a Canadian based NGO operating out of Kharkiv, Ukraine. Paul Hughes and his son, Mac Hughes, established their charity operation a few short weeks after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since March 2022, HUGS has assisted countless vulnerable Ukrainian populations which have been directly impacted by the war. Recognised by local authorities and in cooperation with other local NGOs, HUGS continues to identify and support populations at risk. HUGS has attracted volunteers from nearly 40 different nationalities throughout the course of their volunteer work.

The SMART programme at H.U.G.S. is designed for Ukraine’s vulnerable youth population that has been directly impacted by the devastating invasion. The young individuals in this program have been forced to evacuate or relocate from their hometowns and now reside in Kharkiv city accommodations until further notice. H.U.G.S. introduced SMART, which stands for Sports, Music, Art, Recreation & Technology, to allow continued youth development and integrate elements of everyday life into their routines.

Further Information: https://hugsukraine.org/smart/